The Ben Joravsky Show

Ben explains Boltongate, so you won’t have to read his book. And Miles Kampf-Lassin, of In These Times, talks about being a Bernie delegate, DACA & the Supremes, and other things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Councilman Henry Davis Jr., the pride & joy of South Bend, on dealing with police and police protesters. Also, Davis on Drew Brees and Mayor Pete. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ben riffs on Trump’s police “reform” balancing act to placate MAGA voters and swing voters. And Monroe on everything from his college “daze“ to police issues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Adolfo & Josh weigh in on everything. Warning: F-bombs are flying. Duck! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ben discusses Justice Gorsuch’s possible political motivations. Maya talks about the police union. And Kevin Blackistone, Washington Post columnist, on why he won’t watch videos of police killing Black people—and other topics. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Political strategist Delmarie Cobb on politics in the aftermath of George Floyd’s murder. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The hosts of the Buchanan & Seaton Show are back! Seaton and Buchanan can be heard on WVON-AM 1690 Chicago, Fridays 9p-12a See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Attorney Jim Coogan talks about police immunity cases coming to the Supreme Court, Michael Flynn, Trump’s waivers and other legal issues. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ben advises MAGA hat wearers not to sign Trump’s COVID waiver. Also, Rummana Hussain on the next generation of journalists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ben dissects the un-beeped showdown between Mayor Lightfoot and Alderman Ray Lopez. And Vincent Normant joins Lisa Solomon to talk about his Marijuana Hall of Fame, among other things. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Joe Cowley talks about the next Bulls coach, Joe Boylan’s legacy, The Last Dance and LeBron v MJ. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ben discusses the Republican effort to steal the election in Georgia by keeping Black people from voting. And Monroe Anderson talks about the Tribune’s questionable attitudes toward Black reporters back in the day. Also, Trump updates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Joseph Friedman returns to discuss, among other things, sex and cannabis. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The conversation between State’s Attorney Kim Foxx and Ben on criminal justice may be more relevant today than it was when they first had it back in March. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In These Times writer Miles Kampf-Lassin talks about how progressive Democrats can build power by winning local elections. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Charley Rosen, novelist & coach, talks about the time Phil Jackson almost convinced Jerry Krause to hire him as an assistant coach of the Bulls. And many other basketball-related topics from his 70-year love affair with the game. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Benny J Best Of : Alden Loury 6.8.19 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

State Rep. Greta Neubauer, a progressive from Racine, explains how Republicans used gerrymandering to seize power in Wisconsin and how Democrats are rallying to win back the state. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Political writer Dave Glowacz breaks down the May 20 City Council meeting, riffing with Ben on TIFs, upscale housing and how much transparency can the council and mayor take. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Legendary Reader restaurant writer Mike Sula teams up with Amy Matheny to talk about the Reader's collection of recipies, featuring favorite dishes by Chicago's top chefs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ben discusses Mayor Lightfoot's popularity--Chicago loves her! And state Rep. Delia Ramirez talks about her attempts to pass legislation helping renters and her outreach to downstate farmers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Chicago journalist Monroe Anderson returns to talks Trump, Trump and--what else?--Trump. Also, his take on white privilege. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Ben riffs on the Central Park dog walker, Minneapolis police, Trump’s Scarborough tweets, Biden taking advice from Rahm and other signs of madness. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .